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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 376 - 12-12-1991 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BoOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS USA..... Minute No. 376 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, December 12, 1991 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Francis Pettit, Executive Assistant; Dave Suski, JTPA Director; Bill Prentice, Property and Supplies; Coroner Jackson; Duane KaWka, Director of Human Services; Jim Henry, Director of Children and Youth; Dr. Leonard John Siegel of California University of Pennsylvania; Cassie Dunn and Randy Murphy of the Family Support Group of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard; Greg Rush and Tim Stewart of A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education); Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Cathy Caldwell, WKEG; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; and a representative of WJPA. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 375. written. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving Minute No. 375 as Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Leonard John Siegel, Professor of History, California University of Pennsylvania, for his contributions to education, his many scholarly publications concerning World War II and as an active member of his church and local civic organizations. Cassie Dunn and Randy Murphy of the Family Support Group of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and Greg Rush and Tim Stewart of A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education) presented checks totaling $305.00 to the Commissioners which represented funds raised for the Children and Youth Program from a Canonsburg Country Christmas concert which was held on December 8th. Jim Henry, CYS Director, also noted that the Washington County Bar Association has donated approximately $1,700.00 that will be used to purchase winter coats for foster care children. The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to these organizations for their volunteer efforts. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Washington County Health Center Laundry Ventilation Modifications be awarded to Scottdale Roofing and Heating Supply Company (The Uber Company) of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $9,957.00. this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Microfilming of Records in the Register of Wills office be rejected. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, rejecting the bids as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Natural Gas for County Facilities continue to be tabled for review. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to continue to table the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the "National Association of Social Workers" as an association/organization concerned with governmental affairs in accordance with Section 446 of The County Code. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a revised Letter of Understanding with Southwest Services, Inc./FreeWheelers for the provision of transportation services for WCHC resident outings. It was noted that this organization had been providing these services free of charge; however, it's funding sources now require that the organization implement fees. Therefore, effective January 1, 1992, the fees will be as follows: Large bus - $100.00 per trip Small bus - $ 75.00 per trip The maximum number of trips per year would be eighteen (18). Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the revised Letter of Understanding as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS :_...... ._......... ...d.,�e_. ___.. ......... Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the United Way of Washington County for the provision of information and referral support services for the period of December 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00 (HSDF monies). above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Community Action Southwest for the provision of adult services for the period of January 1 through June 30, 1992, at a cost not to excced $20,000 (HSDF monies). above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - ems; Mr, Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Human Services Authority for the provision of overall coordination of the human services system consistent with the goals of the Human Services Development Fund for the period of January 1 through June 30, 1992, at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00 (HSDF monies). above. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Application for Planning Grant to be submitted to DER for funding in the amount of $62,000.00 to update the Solid Waste Management Plan. The County will provide its match ($15,500.00) in in -kind services. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving submission of the Application to DER as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Certification to be submitted to PennDOT which certifies that all Liquid Fuel encumbered balances are viable projects. Certification as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA which certifies the County's willingness to operate the Localizer, DME and Radio Beacon in accordance with FAA standards. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Memorandum of Agreement as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation which proposes State participation in the maximum amount of $22,500 (75* of total costs) for improvements at the Washington County Airport Terminal Building. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as per above and that the County of Washington has the funds and will make them available for its share of the project costs ($7,500.00, representing 25% of total costs); said motion also authorizes the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents related thereto and the Chief Clerk to so attest. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) which establishes wages for calendar year 1992 as follows: Effective January 1, 1992, a $0.15 per hour increase. Additionally, effective July 1, 1992, a $0.20 per hour increase. Effective January 1, 1992, all employees in the positions of Nursing Aide and Physical Therapy Aide (Pay Grade 2) shall be moved one step increment from their current step within Pay Grade 2. Effective January 1, 1992, the base rate of pay for RN's shall be increased $0.75 per hour, inclusive of the rate increases set forth above, to $13.05 per hour. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum to the Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MIA MINUTE BO❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Engineered Communications, Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to provide services as consultant for the 9-1-1 Program. The cost would be $70.00 per hour plus mileage and out-of-pocket expenses. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation to approve the following Board appointment: Washington County Authority: James DeBolt, Jr., of Washington - to fill vacancy which expires December 31, 1994 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Board appointment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel request: (R) 1. John Pankopf of Adult Probation to attend a course entitled "Simplifying the Classification Summary" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 17, 1991 (R) Required Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel request and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS SOLICITOR Chief Clerk made the following announcements: 1. A Salary Board Meeting would be held on Thursday, December 19th. 2. The Prison Board Meeting cancelled on Wednesday, December lath has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 18th. 3. Due to the Christmas holiday, the Retirement Board Meeting would be held on Thursday, December 19th. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office (or Tax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1. Dellwood Corporation (1991 County Tax) 14 East Mall Plaza P. O. Box 729 Carnegie, PA 15106-0729 District: Canonsburg 1st Ward District No: 090 - Section No: 008-00-02-0025-00 Amount: $120.08 Tax I.D. No: 25-0900825 2. Otha and Phyllis Hoberek (1991 County Tax) R. D. 2, Box 148 Avella, PA 15312 District: Smith District No: 570 - Section No: 018-00-00-0018-00 Amount: $29.74 S.S. Nos: 206-34-4182 and 168-40-7219 3. M & M Properties 176 Armour Drive Washington, PA 15301 District: North Franklin District No: 510 - Section No: Amount: $34.77 Tax I.D. No: 25-152-1910 4. Sterling Savings Bank 28400 Northwestern Highway Suite 400 Southfield, MI 48034 District: North Strabane District No: 520 - Section No: Amount: $47.28 Tax I.D. No: 5200080102000100 Roll call vote taken: (1991 County Tax) •• •• •• •• •• (1991 County Tax) 008-01-02-0001-00 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: TAX INFORMATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE 1. RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. 444 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 Total amount of bid: $110,880.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be tabled for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. COMPUTER HARDWARE, DATA BASE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES 1. RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. 444 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 Total amount of bid: $169,577.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be tabled for review. Roll call vote taken: 1 1 E Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS .... ............... .......... ................ -- ............ . .. . ..... .... -.- - - ---- - -- . . . ........ ...... ...... --- .................. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL, 1991 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1